Former coal sector lobbyist Andrew Wheeler fits incoming Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin's slower approach on fossil fuel transition, but nomination has clean energy proponents aghast.
Solar energy added 9,604 MW through Oct. 31, 2021, up 28% from the same period a year earlier, says the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Recent regulation changes in Massachusetts and California are aimed to push development, but with some opposition.
A leading private US armed forces housing manager settles criminal and civil cases alleging padded bills and poor maintenance dating back to 2013; firm cites unit restructuring but now has court-ordered outside compliance monitor.
New Georgetown University research analyzed how surface transportation projects chosen for $599 billion of the total $1-trillion bill could cut greenhouse gas emissions, or boost them significantly.
Kiewit is set to build expansion of Nebraska clean materials plant, the first non-nuclear power project since 2016 to gain yellow-light commitment under innovative federal clean energy loan program.
In unusual move, justices will hear oral argument on whether vaccine-or-test rule for employers with more than 100 workers will take effect while challenges are reviewed; AGC, ABC, NAHB and states want that High Court decision